Major Preparation

Major preparation is a very important component of the admissions decision for the UC campuses. It is important to know what requirements you have to fulfill in order to transfer into a major at a UC campus. Students that wish to prepare for one major at multiple UC campuses are encouraged to review the Major Transfer Preparation Path for their chosen field. Students that intend to prepare for a specific major at one particular UC campus are encouraged to review the Campus Transfer Admission Planner for their chosen field and school. Students are advised to complete as much of the lower-division major preparation courses for their program as possible.

The estimated average costs for California residents to attend a UC campus for the 2011 – 2012 academic year were $28,400 for students living off campus and $31,200 for students living on campus. These totals include tuition, books and supplies, health insurance fees, room and board, personal expenses, and transportation. California residents at all UC campuses pay the same tuition and fees which were $12,192 for 2011 -2012.

The estimated average costs for California nonresidents to attend a UC campus for the 2011 – 2012 academic year were $51,278 for students living off campus and $54,078 for students living on campus. Nonresident undergraduates pay an additional $22,878 in tuition and other fees.

Special Admissions Programs

Seven UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet specific requirements. By participating in a TAG program, students receive early review of their academic records, early admission notification and specific guidance about major preparation and general education coursework.

Winter Quarter 2015

However, special programs (TAG, EOP, Academic Re-Entry, Veterans, Disabled, etc.) may be open at some campuses. Please inquire at the admission office at the individual campuses.

Spring Semester 2015

All UC campuses are closed for spring semester 2015.

However, special programs (TAG, EOP, Academic Re-Entry, Veterans, Disabled, etc.) may be open at some campuses. Please inquire at the admission office at the individual campuses.

Fall 2015

The application website will open on August 1, 2014. Students can begin filling out the online application form on August 1st, however, the application submission period is November 1 - 30, 2014.

UC has opened the application earlier this year to give students more time to complete their applications and to take some of the stress out of the October-November time period. Student must be sure to check the top right hand corner of the page, next to their names, to confirm the application is for fall 2015.

Keep in mind:

Applicants can still only submit the application between Nov. 1 – 30

Application sections and personal statement prompts are the same as previous years

Early preparation and submission of the application do not impact admission decisions

UC has also updated their application resources to help guide students through the process

Application Fees

The application fee is $70 for each UC campus to which you apply. You must include the fees with your application or it will not be processed.

If any of your campus and/or major choices are closed to new applicants for the term to which you apply, you will receive a refund for each closed campus and/or major. Otherwise, application fees are not refundable.